Pioneer PD-10-S manual

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The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with
liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower
pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or
moisture.
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WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each
side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
or a bed.
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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:
If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put
them away in a safe place for future reference..
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Before you start
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Chapter 1:
Before you start
Disc/content format playback
compatibility
Discs playable on this player are as shown below.
• SACD (Super Audio CD)*
(2-channel area only)
• CD
• DSD disc
* “Super Audio CD” is a registered trademark.
Note
• This unit does not permit playback of the multi-
channel areas of SACD discs.
• This unit’s DIGITAL OUT terminals do not output
sound from SACD and DSD discs, nor from iPod/
iPhone/iPad devices.
• When a disc is loaded, turning on the power will not
cause playback to automatically start. As a result,
timed playback is not possible even if the unit is
connected to a timer.
About DualDisc playback
A DualDisc is a new two-sided disc, one side of which
contains DVD content video, audio, etc. while the other
side contains non-DVD content such as digital audio
material. The non-DVD, audio side of the disc is not
compliant with the CD Audio specification and therefore
may not play. For more detailed information on the
DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc
manufacturer or disc retailer.
Discs that cannot be played
• DVD-Video
• DVD-Audio
• CD-G
• Video CD
• DTS CD
It is possible that some discs other than the ones listed
above may not be playable either.
What’s in the box
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the
box when you open it.
• Remote control x1
• AAA/IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2
• RCA audio cable (red/white plugs) x1
• Power cord
• Warranty card
• Operating instructions (This document)
Note
• Illustrations featured in the Operating Instructions
may have been modified or simplified for ease of
explanation, and may therefore differ from the
actual product appearance.
• The illustrations used here are mainly of the PD-30.
Loading the batteries in the remote
control
1 Open the rear lid.
PD-30 PD-10
2 Insert the new batteries, matching the
polarities as indicated inside the case.
3 Close the rear lid.
The batteries included with the unit have been provided
to allow you check product operation and may not last
long. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have
a longer life.
WARNING
• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or
other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or
near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,
overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce
the life or performance of batteries.
Caution
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following
precautions:
• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to
damage the springs on the battery’s  terminals.
• Do not use any batteries other than the ones
specified. Also, do not use a new battery together
with an old one.
• When loading the batteries into the remote control,
set them in the proper direction, as indicated by the
polarity marks ( and ).
• Do not heat batteries, disassemble them, or throw
them into flames or water.
• Batteries may have different voltages, even if they
are the same size and shape. Do not use different
types of batteries together.
• To prevent leakage of battery fluid, remove the
batteries if you do not plan to use the remote
control for a long period of time (1 month or more).
If the fluid should leak, wipe it carefully off the
inside of the case, then insert new batteries. If a
battery should leak and the fluid should get on your
skin, flush it off with large quantities of water.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public institution’s rules that apply in your country/
area.
Using the remote control
The remote has a range of about 7 m at an angle of about
30º from the remote sensor.
Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s
remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices can
interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for
other equipment located close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in
the operating range of the remote.
PD-30 PD-10
PD-30 PD-10
7 m
30 °
30 °
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Chapter 2:
Connecting up
Caution
• Before making or changing the connections,
switch off the power and disconnect the power cord
from the AC outlet.
• Connect the power cord after all the connections
between devices have been completed.
Analog audio output connections
By connecting this unit’s analog audio output to the
analog audio input of an amplifier, you can use the
amplifier to enjoy analog audio produced from this unit.
Digital audio output connections
If desired, the digital audio output from this unit can be
connected to an AV amplifier or digital recording device
(CD recorder, MD, etc.).
• This unit’s DIGITAL OUT terminals do not output
sound from SACD and DSD discs, nor from iPod/
iPhone/iPad devices.
Important
Care in the handling of optical fiber cables
• Do not allow optical fiber cables to be bent at sharp
angles. When storing optical fiber cables, roll in
coils of at least 15 cm diameter.
• When connecting optical fiber cables, align the
connectors correctly and insert fully. If the
orientation of the cable connector is incorrect and
excessive force is applied in the attempt to fasten
the connector, the connector may be deformed,
preventing the shutter from closing when the cable
is removed.
Note
• For digital audio output, CDs played on this unit
must produce linear PCM signals with a sampling
rate up to 44.1 kHz and quantitative bits up to 16
bits (some discs may not be playable depending on
the connected component and environment). For
information about other files, see page 12.
ANALOG
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AUDIO INPUT
Amplifier
Audio cable (included)
PD-30’s rear panel
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
AV amplifier or
digital recording
device
Optical fiber cable
(commercially
available)
Coaxial digital
audio cable
(commercially
available)
PD-30’s rear panel
AV amplifier or
digital recording
device
Using centralized control with other
Pioneer components (PD-30 only)
This unit and other Pioneer components equipped with
CONTROL IN/OUT jacks can be controlled with a single
remote control by aiming the remote toward the signal
receptor on the AV amplifier or other component. This
also allows remote control of components not equipped
with a remote sensor, or installed in places where the
component’s remote sensor cannot be accessed.
Note
• For connections use a commercially available
monaural miniplug cord (without resistor).
• When connecting the CONTROL IN/OUT jacks,
commercially available audio cords must also be
used to make analog connections. Merely
connecting the CONTROL IN/OUT jacks alone will
not allow proper system control.
• When a control cord is connected to the PD-30’s
CONTROL IN jack, the unit cannot be controlled by
pointing the remote control at the PD-30 (the
remote sensor is automatically disabled).
Plugging in
Important
• If it is necessary to detach the power cord, first be
sure to press the /I STANDBY/ON button on the
front panel of the unit so the PD-30 is turned OFF or
the PD-10 is in standby mode before detaching the
cord.
• Confirm that the [-OFF-] indicator is not lighted in
the main unit’s front panel display before
disconnecting the power cord. If the power cord is
disconnected while the [-OFF-] indicator is still
lighted, the unit’s settings may revert to factory
defaults.
• When going on a trip or otherwise not using the
unit for an extended period, always disconnect the
power cord from its outlet.
Caution
• Do not use any power cord other than the one
supplied with this unit.
• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose
other than that described below.
After you’ve finished making all connections, plug the
unit into an AC outlet.
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the
AC IN socket on the rear of the unit.
2 Plug the other end into AC outlet.
To other Pioneer
component equipped
with CONTROL IN jack
Remote control for
AV amplifier, etc.
Point the remote
control toward the
signal receiver on
the AV amplifier, etc.
Other Pioneer component
equipped with CONTROL
IN/OUT jacks
PD-30
To AC outlet
Power cord
PD-30’s rear panel
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Controls and displays
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Chapter 3:
Controls and displays
Remote control
1  STANDBY/ON
Switches the amplifier between standby and on.
2 Number buttons
Use these buttons when you wish to specify a certain
track for playback. Use the number buttons to select the
track, then press ENTER to confirm the selection.
3 CLEAR
Press to clear the contents set for programmed playback
(page 8).
4 SETUP
Use to set the auto power down function (page 11).
5 ///
Use these to select items, change settings and
move the cursor.
ENTER
Use this to implement the selected item or enter a
setting that you have changed.
6 iPod MENU (PD-30 only)
Use when operating the iPod/iPhone/iPad menu.
7 
Press to return to the beginning of the currently
playing track. Press twice to return to the beginning
of the previous track.

Press to start playback. During playback, pause/
unpause playback.

Press during playback to skip ahead to the
beginning of the next track.

Press to perform fast reverse on the currently
playing track. If the button is pressed again during
fast reverse, the reversing speed changes in four
steps.

Press to stop playback.

Press to perform fast forward on the currently
playing track. If the button is pressed again during
fast forward, the fast forward speed will change in
four steps.
8 iPod/USB (PD-30)
USB (PD-10)
Press to switch the unit’s input to iPod or USB
(page 9,10).
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9 SACD/CD
Press to switch the unit’s input to SACD/CD. In the case
of hybrid SACD discs, if this button is pressed when
playback is stopped, the disc's playback area changes
(page 11).
10 REPEAT
Press to initiate repeat play (page 8).
RANDOM
Press to initiate random play (page 8).
PROGRAM
Press to initiate programmed playback (page 8).
11 PURE AUDIO
Press this button to activate the Pure Audio mode. In this
mode, audio playback is performed with greatest fidelity
to the original sounds (page 11).
12  OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open and close the disc tray (page 8).
13 ENTER
Use this to implement the selected item or enter a
setting that you have changed.
14 DISPLAY
Press to display various data about the disc, including
elapsed playing time and remaining playing time
(page 8).
15 DIMMER
Press to change the illumination levels for the main
unit’s front panel display and indicators (page 11).
16 S.RETRIEVER
Press to alternate between sound retriever function
settings(page 11).
17  AMPLIFIER (PD-10 only)
Press to switch the power between ON and STANDBY on
a Pioneer AV amplifier.
18 VOLUME +/– (PD-10 only)
Press these buttons to adjust the sound volume of a
Pioneer AV amplifier.
19 MUTE (PD-10 only)
Press to mute the sound on a Pioneer AV amplifier.
Press again to cancel the muting function.
20 INPUT (PD-10 only)
Press to switch the input on a Pioneer AV amplifier.
Rear panel
See page 5 for details regarding connections.
1 CONTROL IN/OUT jack (PD-30 only)
2 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) terminal
3 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal
4 ANALOG OUT terminals
5 AC IN jack
PD-30
DIGITAL IN
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Front panel
1 /I STANDBY/ON
When power is turned on, the power indicator in the
center of the button will light.
• On the PD-30 model, this switches the amplifier
between off and on.
To turn power ON, press the button until it remains
in the depressed position.
• On the PD-10 model, this switches the amplifier
between standby and on.
2 STANDBY indicator
Lights when power is in the STANDBY mode.
3 PURE AUDIO indicator
Lights when Pure Audio function is ON (page 11).
4 Front panel display
(See the following description.)
5 
Press to open and close the disc tray (page 8).
6 FUNCTION
Use to change the input source. The source changes as
below.
DISC  iPod*1
/USB  Return to the beginning
(Undisplayed).
*1 PD-30 only
7 
Press to stop playback.
8 
Press to start playback. During playback, pause/
unpause playback.
9 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (page 4).
10 iPod/USB port (PD-30)
USB port (PD-10)
Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad (page 9) or
connect a USB device (page 10).
11 Disc tray (page 8)
12  
Press to return to the beginning of the currently playing
track. Press twice to return to the beginning of the
previous track. When the button is held depressed, the
currently playing track will be reversed at fast speed.
• When pressed again during fast reverse, the speed
of fast reverse will change in four steps.
13  
Press to advance to the beginning of the next track.
When the button is held depressed, the currently playing
track will be forwarded at fast speed.
• When pressed again during fast forward, the speed
of fast forward will change in four steps.
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Front panel display
1 USB/iPod
Lights during playback of USB flash memory or iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
2 SACD/CD/DSD
The indicator lights corresponding to the currently
playing disc type.
3 PGM
Lights during programmed playback (page 8).
4 TRK
Lights when displaying the track number together with
either the elapsed playing time or remaining playing
time.
5 FILE
Lights when a file name is displayed.
6 REPEAT
Lights during repeat playback (page 8).
7 RANDOM
Lights during random playback (page 8).
8 ALL
Lights during disc-repeat playback (page 8).
9 TOTAL
Lights when the disc’s remaining playing time is
displayed.
10 REMAIN
Lights when displaying the remaining playing time for
track or disc.
11 S.RTRV
Lights when the sound retriever function is ON
(page 11).
12 SET UP
Lights when setting the auto power-down function
(page 11).
13 
Lights during fast forward.

Lights during fast reverse.

Lights during playback.

Lights during pause mode.
14 Character display
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Playback
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Chapter 4:
Playback
The functions that can be used differ according to the
type of disc and file. In some cases, some of the
functions cannot be used. See Playback functions on
page 11.
Playing discs
1 Press the front panel’s
/I STANDBY/ON button to turn
power ON to the unit.
• With the PD-30, turn on the power by
pressing the POWER button in until it
remains at the depressed position.
Side view of front panel
2 Press the  button to
open the disc tray and set
the disc in place.
• Set the disc with the imprinted side facing up.
3 Press the  button
to begin playback.
• To pause playback, press
the  button.
• To stop playback, press the  button.
Note
• Steps 2 and 3 can be performed via the remote
control in the same way as for the main unit’s front
panel controls.
Set the power to Standby
Remove any disc loaded before setting the power switch
to STANDBY mode.
• Press the remote control’s
 STANDBY/ON button.
The next time you wish to turn on the power,
press the remote control’s  STANDBY/ON button.
• In the case of the PD-30, pressing the front panel
/I STANDBY/ON button sets the unit to power
OFF, not STANDBY mode. To turn on the power
again, press the front panel’s /I STANDBY/ON
button.
Note
• If the power cord is disconnected when the unit is
in the standby mode the unit will turn off, but when
the cord is then reconnected, the unit will not
automatically turn on. After reconnecting the
power cord, press the remote control’s
 STANDBY/ON button to turn the power on.
Fast forward/Fast reverse
• During playback, press the
 or  button.
Each time the button is pressed the
forward or reverse speed is changed in four steps.
• To return to the normal play function, press the
 button.
Skip function
• During playback, press the
 or  button.
Playback will skip ahead or backwards the
number of tracks corresponding to the times the button
is pressed.
Direct search (designate a specific track
for playback)
• Using the number buttons,
input the desired track number,
then press the ENTER button to confirm the
selection.
Even if the ENTER button is not pressed,
playback will begin automatically after a 5-
second interval (this does not apply to
programmed playback).
Repeat playback
Repeat play can be performed for the currently playing
single track, or for all tracks on the entire disc.
• During playback, press the
REPEAT button.
• Repeat play will begin, and the [REPEAT] indicator
will light on the unit’s front panel display. Press the
button again to alternate the type of repeat play
between single-track repeat and disc (all-track)
repeat as follows:
Note
• The repeat play function is canceled when disc
playback is stopped.
Random playback
All tracks on the disc are selected and played in random
order, until each track has been played once.
• During playback, press the
RANDOM button.
Random playback starts, and the [RANDOM]
lights in the main unit's front panel display.
Note
• Random playback continues until the disc stops, or
until the RANDOM button is pressed once again.
• The random playback function cannot be used
simultaneously with programmed playback.
• If the  button is pressed during random
playback, play skips ahead to the next randomly
selected track. If the  button is pressed,
playback returns to the beginning of the currently
playing track and starts again.
Programmed playback (Play tracks in a
predetermined order)
This function allows you to program up to 24 tracks for
playback in the order selected.
1 From the stop mode, press the
PROGRAM button.
The [PGM] indicator will light in the unit’s front panel
display.
2 Use the number buttons to select the
number of the desired track,
followed by the ENTER button.
Example: To select track 15, press the 1 and 5
buttons, then press ENTER. In the event you
make a mistake, press the CLEAR button.
3 Repeat step 2 to input the numbers of all
desired tracks.
4 Press the  button.
Playback will begin in the order the tracks have
been programmed. If you wish to add other
tracks, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Note
• If the CLEAR button is pressed when the disc is
stopped, all programmed tracks will be cancelled.
• To clear programmed tracks, from the stop mode,
press the PROGRAM button followed by the CLEAR
button. The programmed tracks will be cancelled,
beginning with the last one programmed.
• A “pause” cannot be programmed.
• The contents of programmed playback (all-track
repeat) can be repeated. Just press the REPEAT
button after beginning programmed playback (see
at left).
• Single-track repeat cannot be performed during
programmed playback.
• Random playback cannot be used during
programmed playback.
• If the  button is pressed during programmed
playback, play will jump ahead to begin playback of
the next programmed track.
• After playback has stopped, to begin the same
programmed playback again, press the PROGRAM
button, followed by the  button.
View disc data
• During playback, press the
DISPLAY button
Various data, including elapsed and remaining playing
times will be displayed.
Depending on the disc, pressing the DISPLAY button
multiple times will cause the display to cycle through
different data contents.
Note
• Displays file name (first 8 characters) when playing
AAC files (PD-30 only), WMA/MP3 files, or files on
DSD discs. Depending on the characters used,
however, the display may not be entirely correct.
single-track repeat
([REPEAT] indicator lights)
Disc repeat ([REPEAT] and [ALL] indicators light)
Repeat OFF
0 9
ENTER
REPEAT
RANDOM
PROGRAM
DISPLAY
0 9
ENTER
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iPod/USB
iPod/iPhone/iPad playback
(PD-30 only)
Merely by connecting your iPod/iPhone/iPad to this unit,
you can enjoy high-quality sound from your iPod/iPhone/
iPad.
ConfirmwhatiPod/iPhone/iPadmodelsare
supported
The iPod/iPhone/iPad playable on this unit are shown
below.
• This system has been developed and tested for the
software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on
the website of Pioneer.
• Installing software versions other than indicated on
the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad
may result in incompatibility with this system.
Note
• Pioneer does not guarantee that this unit plays
iPod/iPhone/iPad models other than the ones
specified.
• Some functions may be restricted depending on
the model or software version.
• iPod/iPhone/iPad is licensed for reproduction of
non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is
legally permitted to reproduce.
• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled
using this system, and we recommend switching
the equalizer off before connecting.
• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept
responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising
from any inconvenience or loss of recorded
material resulting from iPod/iPhone/iPad failure.
• For detailed instructions on using the iPod/iPhone/
iPad, please refer to the manual supplied with the
iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Playing your iPod/iPhone/iPad
1 Press iPod/USB on the remote
control to select iPod as the input
source.
Press the remote control’s iPod/USB button.
• You can also perform the same operation by
pressing the FUNCTION on the front panel
repeatedly.
2 Connect your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Connect your iPod/iPhone/iPad to the USB port on the
unit’s front panel. Use the iPod cable supplied with your
iPod/iPhone/iPad for the connection.
• For the cable connection, also refer to the operating
instructions for your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
iPod/iPhone/iPad Audio Control
iPod nano 2/3/4/5/6G  
iPod touch 1/2/3/4G  
iPhone  
iPhone 3G/3GS  
iPhone 4/4S  
iPad  
iPad 2  
iPod/iPhone/iPad
iPod cable
The following operations are possible for iPod/iPhone/
iPad.
Important
If this unit cannot play your iPod/iPhone/iPad, perform
the following troubleshooting checks:
• Check whether the iPod/iPhone/iPad is supported
by this unit.
• Reconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the unit. If this
doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
• Check the iPod/iPhone/iPad software is supported
by this unit.
If the iPod/iPhone/iPad cannot be operated, check the
following items:
• Is the iPod/iPhone/iPad connected correctly?
Reconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad to the unit.
• Is the iPod/iPhone/iPad experiencing a hangup? Try
resetting the iPod/iPhone/iPad, and reconnect it to
the unit.
Note
• iPod/iPhone/iPad recharging occurs whenever an
iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected to this unit.
(Recharging is enabled only when the unit’s power
is turned ON.) (does not apply when pure audio
function is ON)
• When input is switched from iPod to another
function, the iPod/iPhone/iPad’s playback will be
stopped automatically.
Button What it does
 Starts playback. During playback, pause/
unpause playback.
 Pauses playback.
 Press to skip to the start of the current file,
then previous files.
 Hold depressed for fast reverse.
 Press to skip to the next file.
 Hold depressed for fast forward.
RANDOM The currently selected iPod/iPhone/iPad
files are played back in random order
(shuffle play).
REPEAT The currently selected iPod/iPhone/iPad
files are played back repeatedly.1
1 Each time you press REPEAT the repeat modes
changes as below.
Repeat 1  Repeat all  Normal playback
Repeat 1: Repeats a file currently played back.
Repeat all: Repeats all files.
iPod MENU Use when operating the iPod/iPhone/iPad
menu.
//ENTER Use to perform iPod/iPhone/iPad menu
operations.
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Playing files stored on USB storage
devices
1 Press USB on the remote control
to select USB as the input source.
Press the remote control’s iPod/USB button
(PD-30) or press the remote control’s USB button
(PD-10).
• You can also perform the same operation by
pressing the FUNCTION on the front panel
repeatedly.
2 Connect the USB storage device.
3 Press the  button to begin playback.
• To pause playback, press the  button.
• To stop playback, press the  button.
You can perform the following operations. Note that
some buttons are not available for operation depending
on the category currently being played back.
When the auto power down function is set to ON, and
input is set for USB memory playback, if playback from
the USB memory device stops for 30 minutes without
other operation being performed, the power will
automatically switch to standby.
Note
• This unit may not recognize the USB storage
device, play files or supply power to the USB
storage device. For details, see Additional
information on page 12.
• Pioneer does not guarantee that any file recorded
on a USB storage device will play or that power will
be supplied to a USB storage device. Also note that
Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for
loss of files on USB storage devices caused by
connection to this unit.
• This unit does not support use of a USB hub.
USB storage device
(commercially available)
Button What it does
 Starts playback. During playback, pause/
unpause playback.
 Stops playback.
 Press to skip to the start of the current file,
then previous files.
 Press for fast reverse. Each time button is
pressed, reverse speed changes in four
steps.
 Press to skip to the next file.
 Press for fast forward. Each time button is
pressed, forward speed changes in four
steps.
RANDOM The currently selected files are played back
in random order (shuffle play).
REPEAT The currently selected files are played
repeatedly.1
1 Each time you press REPEAT the repeat modes
changes as below.
Repeat 1  Repeat all  Normal playback
Repeat 1: Repeats a file currently played back.
Repeat all: Repeats all files.
iPod/USB
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S.RETRIEVER
PUREAUDIO
SACD/CD
DIMMER
SET UP
ENTER
Chapter 5:
Using advanced functions
The functions that can be used differ according to the
type of disc and file. In some cases, some of the
functions cannot be used. See Playback functions on the
right column.
Playing with high-fidelity sound
Sound Retriever
When compressed sound signals are decompressed for
playback, some parts experience dropouts. By setting
the sound retriever function to ON, compensation is
added for those losses, thus producing richer, more
sumptuous sound.
• Press the S.RETRIEVER button.
Each time the button is pressed, the function
will change as follows: S.RTRV: OFF  S.RTRV: LOW 
S.RTRV: HI  Returns to original status
• The sound retriever function is disabled when the
pure audio function is ON.
Pure Audio
This function disables digital audio output and plays
analog audio with high fidelity. When set to ON, the
display shows no indicators. The factory default
condition is OFF.
• Press the PURE AUDIO button.
Press again to turn the function OFF.
• When this function is set to ON and the main unit’s
input is switched to SACD/CD, the PURE AUDIO
indicator will light on the front panel. During disc
playback, the front panel display turns OFF.
• When the PURE AUDIO indicator is lighted, any
iPod/iPhone/iPad connected to the main unit will
not be recharged.
Changing the playback area (layer) of
an SACD/CD
Hybrid SACD discs are composed of two layers, an
SACD layer, and CD layer, allowing you to select which
layer you wish to play.
1 Press the SACD/CD button.
Input changes to SACD/CD.
2 In the stop mode, press the SACD/CD
button.
Each time the button is pressed, the playback alternates
between the CD area and SACD 2 channel area.
Note
• This unit does not support SACD multi-channel
areas.
Adjusting overall display illumination
This unit is equipped with a dimmer function to allow the
display illumination to be adjusted in three levels,
responding to differing levels of ambient lighting. The
factory default is the brightest setting.
• Press the DIMMER button.
Each time the button is pressed it the brightness
cycles through the three levels.
• The dimmer setting cannot be changed when a
disc is playing with the pure audio function ON (see
at left).
• The brightness of the STANDBY indicator does not
change.
Auto power down (automatically sets
power to standby)
This function automatically switches the unit to standby
mode if no signal or switch operation is detected for 30
minutes.
1 Press the SET UP button.
2 Change the setting and confirm.
Use the / button to set the function ON
or OFF as desired, then press the ENTER
button to confirm.
Note
• This function is disabled when iPod input is
selected.
Playback functions
The functions that can be used differ according to the type of disc and file. In some cases, some of the functions
cannot be used. Check the usable functions on the table below.
Function1
1 Some functions may not work for some discs or files, even if indicated [] on the table.
Disc/file type
SACD CD-DA
CD-R/-RW2
2 Also see Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs on page 12.
WMA
MP3
AAC3
3 • AAC files can be played back only on the PD-30.
• Also see Playable file formats on page 12.
DSD4
4 Also see Playing DSD discs on page 12.
Fast forward/Fast reverse    
Skip function    
Direct search
(designate a specific track for playback)
  – –
Repeat playback    
Random playback    
Programmed playback
(Play tracks in a predetermined order)
  – –
View disc data    
Sound Retriever – –  –
Pure Audio   5
5 This function is enabled only during playback of files recorded on disc.

SACD/CD 6
6 Hybrid SACD discs only.
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Chapter 6:
Additional information
Playable disc
Playback of CD-R/CD-RW discs
• This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded with
CD music format, or audio data in WMA and MP3
format. However, some discs may not be playable,
or may generate noise or distorted sound.
• This unit is for playback only. It cannot record data
on CD-R/CD-RW discs.
• CD-R/CD-RW discs which have not be finalized
cannot be played on this unit. For details, consult
the operating instructions for your disc recorder.
Playing DSD discs
This unit can play DSD disc files recorded in the DSF file
format.
Playable files
• Recorded discs: DVD-R/-RW
• File Extension: .dsf
• Folder name: DSD_DISC
• Capacity: maximum 4 GB per file
• Audio: 2-channel
• Sampling frequency: 2.8224 MHz
Example of folder composition
The order of file/folder playback is not alphabetical, but
depends on the order in which they were recorded to the
disc.
• A single folder can hold a maximum of 150 files.
• A single disc can hold a maximum of 200 folders.
• Each folder should have no more than 8 levels.
• File names using Japanese language fonts and
certain other symbol fonts may not be displayed
correctly.
• Any files other than those of DSF format will be
ignored.
Caution
• Some files may not be playable.
• Discs holding large numbers of files and folders
may require substantial time to begin playback. In
this case, you can move the desired files directly to
the DSD_DISC folder, or limit the number of files to
20 or less.
Operations during playback
The following operations cannot be performed during
playback of a DSD disc:
• Direct search
• Playback of disc files other than DSF type
Display
When the unit is in the stop mode when playing a DSD
disc, the unit will display the indicator [DSD DISC].
During playback, pressing the DISPLAY button will
cause the display to cycle through the following
information each time the button is pressed:
• Number of the track and its elapsed playing time
• Name of file
Root DSD_DISC
FolderA
File01.dsf
FolderB
File02.dsf
FolderD
File03.dsf
FolderC
File04.dsf
File05.dsf
File06.dsf
Playable file formats
Playing audio files
This unit supports the following file formats.
• Note that some file formats are not available for
playback although they are listed as playable file
formats.
• If an attempt is made to play files with unsupported
formats, the sound may be intermittent or be
accompanied by noise. In such cases, confirm that
the file format is compatible with this unit.
• Music files subjected to Digital Rights
Management controls cannot be played. DRM
(Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a
technology designed to protect copyrights. To
prevent illegal copying DRM restricts playback to
the disc recorder or computer originally used to
record the music. For details, consult the operating
instructions and help files for the device or
application used during the original recording.
Caution
• It may not be possible to play all CD-R/CD-RW discs
recorded on a CD recorder or computer, due to
characteristics of the disc, disc scratches or
soiling, or soiling or condensation on the player’s
laser lens.
• Discs recorded on a computer may not be playable
on this unit due to application settings or computer
environment. Be sure to record your discs using the
proper format (for details consult the marketer of
your application).
• Discs recorded in packet write format cannot be
played on this unit.
• CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not be finalized
cannot be played on this unit.
WMA file playback
• Please use discs recorded to compatibility with CD-
ROM file systems (ISO9660 level 1 and 2), and those
compatible with extended format (Joliet, Romeo).
• This unit does not support discs recorded with
Variable Bit Rate (VBR) or lossless encoding.
• This unit does not support multi-session discs.
• A total maximum of 648 folders and tracks can be
recognized and played. Of that number, a
maximum of 299 may be folders. However,
depending on the folder composition, not all folders
and tracks can be recognized and played.
• When using WMA files, be sure they have been
encoded using applications verified and recognized
by Microsoft Corporation. If unrecognized
applications are used, improper operation may
result.
Category Extension Stream
MP31 .mp3
MPEG-1/2
Audio
Layer-3
Sampling
frequency
8 kHz to
48 kHz
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 8 kbps to
320 kbps
WMA .wma
WMA2/7/
8/9
Sampling
frequency
22.05 kHzto
48 kHz
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 32 kbps to
192 kbps
AAC2 .m4a
MPEG-4
AAC LC
MPEG-4
HE AAC
(AACPlus
v1/2)
Sampling
frequency
8 kHz to
48 kHz
Quantizat
ion bitrate
16 bit
Channel 2 ch
Bitrate 8 kbps to
320 kbps
1. “MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.”
2. PD-30 only.
Category Extension Stream
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MP3 file playback
• Please use discs recorded to compatibility with CD-
ROM file systems (ISO9660 level 1 and 2), and those
compatible with extended format (Joliet, Romeo).
• This unit does not support Variable Bit Rate (VBR);
(even if files are playable, the times shown in the
front panel display will be incorrect due to the
change in bitrate, thus changing faster or slower
than the correct time values.)
• This unit does not support multi-session discs.
• A total maximum of 648 folders and tracks can be
recognized and played. Of that number, a
maximum of 299 may be folders. However,
depending on the folder composition, not all folders
and tracks can be recognized and played.
• For optimum sound quality, bit rates of 128 kbps or
higher are recommended for recordings.
MPEG-4 AAC file playback
• AAC is an acronym for “Advanced Audio Coding,”
the basic format for audio compression technology
used in MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.
• This unit supports the playback of AAC files with
the extension “.m4a,” as encoded by iTunes®.
However, playback may not be possible in the case
of files copy protected by DRM, and depending on
the iTunes encoding version.
• iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Cautions on use
Moving the player
When moving this unit to a new location, always perform
the following procedure first: Remove any disc loaded
and close the disc tray. Press the unit’s /I STANDBY/
ON button so that the [-OFF-] appears in the front panel
display, then wait ten seconds before disconnecting the
power cord. Damage or malfunctions may result if the
unit is moved with a disc loaded in the tray.
Place of installation
Select a stable place near the TV and AV system to which
the unit is connected.
Do not place the player on top of a TV or color monitor.
Keep it away from cassette decks or other components
easily affected by magnetism.
Avoid the following types of places:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight
• Humid or poorly ventilated places
• Extremely hot or cold places
• Places subject to vibration
• Places in which there is much dust or cigarette
smoke
• Places exposed to soot, steam or heat (in kitchens,
etc.)
Do not mount the unit on a sofa or other object or
material with absorbent qualities, since sound quality
may be adversely affected.
Do not place objects on top
Do not place objects on top of the player.
Keep away from heat
Do not place the player on top of an amplifier or other
device generating heat. When installing in a rack, to
avoid the heat generated by the amplifier and other
devices, place it on a shelf below the amplifier whenever
possible.
Turn the power off when not using the
player
Depending on the conditions of the TV broadcast
signals, striped patterns may appear on the screen when
the TV is turned on while the player’s power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction with the player or TV. If this
happens, turn the player’s power off. In the same way,
noise may be heard in the sound of a radio.
Condensation
If the player is moved suddenly from a cold place into a
warm room (in winter, for example) or if the temperature
in the room in which the player is installed rises
suddenly due to a heater, etc., water droplets
(condensation) may form inside (on operating parts and
the lens). When condensation is present, the player will
not operate properly and playback is not possible. Let the
player stand at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours with
the power turned on (the time depends on the extent of
condensation). The water droplets will dissipate and
playback will become possible.
Condensation can also occur in the summer if the player
is exposed to the direct wind from an air-conditioner. If
this happens, move the player to a different place.
Cleaning the player
Normally, wipe the player with a soft cloth. For tough dirt,
apply some neutral detergent diluted in 5 to 6 parts water
to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt,
then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Note that getting alcohol, thinner, benzene or
insecticide on the player could cause the print and
coating to peel off. Also, avoid leaving rubber or vinyl
products in contact with the player for long periods of
time, as this could damage the cabinet.
When using chemical-impregnated wipes, etc., read the
wipe’s cautions carefully.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when
cleaning the player.
Caution for when the unit is installed in a
rack with a glass door
Do not press the  OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control
to open the disc tray while the glass door is closed. The
door will hamper the movement of the disc tray, and the
unit could be damaged.
Cleaning the pickup lens
The player’s lens should not become dirty in normal use,
but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust
or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer authorized service
center. Although lens cleaners for players are
commercially available, we advise against using them
since some may damage the lens.
Handling discs
Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
Do not scratch the disc’s signal surface or let it get dirty.
Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time.
Do not glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a
pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing
instrument. These could all damage the disc.
Storing discs
Always store discs in their cases, and place the cases
vertically, avoiding places exposed to high temperatures
or humidity, direct sunlight or extremely low
temperatures.
Be sure to read the cautions included with the disc.
Cleaning discs
It may not be possible to play the disc if there are
fingerprints or dust on it. In this case, using a cleaning
cloth, etc., to wipe the disc gently from the center toward
the outer edge. Do not use a dirty cleaning cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals.
Also do not use record spray or antistatic agents.
For tough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out
thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe off the moisture
with a dry cloth.
Specially shaped discs
Specially shaped discs (heart-shaped, hexagonal, etc.)
cannot be used on this player. Never use such discs, as
they will damage the player.
Condensation on discs
If the disc is moved suddenly from a cold place into a
warm room (in winter, for example), water droplets
(condensation) may form on the disc surface. Discs will
not play properly if there is condensation on them.
Carefully wipe off the water droplets from the disc
surface before using the disc.
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
Problem Remedy
The disc won’t play or is automatically
ejected after loading.
• Make sure the disc is loaded with the label side face-up and aligned properly in the
disc tray guide (page 8).
• Make sure the disc is free from dirt and dust and is not damaged (page 13).
• Condensation inside the player: Allow time for condensation to evaporate. Avoid
using the player near an air-conditioning unit (page 13).
• The disc tray will open if an unsupported disc type is loaded (page 4).
Cannot play CD-R/-RW discs. • Some CD-R/-RW discs recorded on a computer cannot be played.
Cannot play files in WMA/MP3 or AAC
format (PD-30 only).
• The following types of files cannot be played:
- Files with DRM copy protection
- Recorded discs not in compliance with ISO9660 format
- Files not recorded with sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz
- WMA files recorded with variable bit rate (VBR) or lossless encoding.
Cannot operate the remote
control.
• Replace the battery (page 4).
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (page 4).
• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
• Is the control cord for one component connected improperly? Confirm correct
connections (page 5).
Settings are erased. • If the power cord is forcibly disconnected or a power failure occurs while the unit’s
power is ON, previously entered settings may be deleted. To disconnect the power
cord, first press the remote control's  STANDBY/ON button, then wait until the
[-OFF-] goes out in the front panel display; only then disconnect the cord. Particular
care should be taken when the unit's power cord is connected to an outlet on another
component, since turning off the power to the other component may simultaneously
disconnect power to this unit. Whenever possible, connect this unit's power cord
directly to a wall outlet.
No audio, or audio is distorted. • Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted (page 5).
• Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and clean if necessary.
Also check the cable for damage.
• Check that the disc is not damaged, and free from dust and dirt.
• Is the unit set to “pause”? Press the  button.
• Check your amplifier/receiver’s settings (volume, input function, speaker settings,
etc.).
• Make sure the player’s output is not connected to the amplifier’s phono (turntable)
inputs.
Noticeable difference in SACD and
CD volume.
• This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a malfunction.
Between tracks of an SACD disc, the
main unit's display indicates [--:--].
• This display may occur depending on the disc.
The analog audio is OK, but there
appears to be no digital audio signal.
• Make sure that Pure Audio feature is switched off (page 11).
• Audio from SACD and DSD discs, as well as iPod cannot be output in digital form.
Use the ANALOG OUT terminals for such media (page 5).
USB storage device is not recognized. • Connect the device securely (all the way in) (page 10).
• This unit does not support USB hubs. Connect the USB storage device directly.
• Some USB storage devices may not be recognized properly. Turn the power off then
back on.
• This unit only supports USB mass storage class devices.
• Only the FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. Other file systems (ex. FAT,
NTFS, etc.) are not supported.
• This device does not support the use of external hard disc drives.
A USB storage device is connected
and displayed, but the audio files
stored on the USB storage device
cannot be played back.
• Copyrighted audio files stored on a USB storage device cannot be played back.
Attempting to import music data from a CD, etc., to a computer may cause the
invocation of copy protection, depending on the settings.
• See the list of file formats that can be played back on this unit.
Much time is required to recognized
the USB storage device.
• Some time may be required to load the data when large capacity USB storage
devices are connected (this could take several minutes).
Power is not supplied to the USB
storage device.
• When the pure audio function is set to ON, power is not supplied to USB ports
(page 11).
• Does an error message appear in the front panel display? (page 7)
- Turn the power off then back on (page 8).
- Turn the power off, then disconnect and reconnect the USB storage device
(page 10).
- Press FUNCTION to switch to the other mode, then switch again to the USB mode.
(When the input is switched back to USB) (page 7).
Music files are played back even
though they’re not recorded in the
USB storage device.
• Confirm whether any hidden files are recorded on the device. Hidden files will be
played.
Cannot operate the iPod/iPhone/iPad. • Make sure the iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected correctly (refer to iPod/iPhone/iPad
playback (PD-30 only) on page 9). Also, try disconnecting the iPod/iPhone/iPad then
reconnecting it.
• Confirm that the connected iPod/iPhone/iPad is a model supported by this unit
(page 9).
• If the iPod/iPhone/iPad is experiencing a hangup, try resetting the iPod/iPhone/iPad,
and reconnect it to the unit.
Power is not supplied to the iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
• When the pure audio function is set to ON, power is not supplied to USB ports
(page 9).
• Does an error message appear in the front panel display? Turn the power off, then
disconnect and reconnect the iPod/iPhone/iPad.
Sound not produced from iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
• Is sound being produced from the speaker of the iPod/iPhone/iPad? Disconnect
power to the unit, then turn on again. After setting for iPod input, connect the iPod/
iPhone/iPad.
• Audio is not output from the DIGITAL OUT terminals.
Problem Remedy
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